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AJUP leader Humayun Kabir legal and political controversy

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Humayun Kabir, founder of the Aam Janata Unnayan Party (AJUP) and MLA for Nowda, is facing legal challenges and allegations of police harassment in West Bengal ahead of upcoming assembly by-elections. Police have summoned Kabir to appear at the Berhampore police station following the emergence of a viral audio recording that allegedly contains provocative remarks intended to incite communal tension. Authorities are seeking court permission to collect voice samples to verify if the voice belongs to Kabir. Kabir has denied the allegations, calling the incident a “conspiracy” and an attempt to frame him. In a formal complaint to the Election Commission of India, Kabir has alleged that the West Bengal Police are being “weaponized” to benefit the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He reported that AJUP members have been arrested and falsely implicated in cases involving firearms and fake currency. Due to these developments, Kabir ~~has~~ had suspended physical campaigning for his son, Golam Nabi Azad, ~~who is~~ the AJUP candidate for the Rejinagar ~~seat, advising him to limit activities to social media.~~ seat. On Tuesday, during the Rejinagar assembly by-election, Kabir was detained by police shortly after casting his vote. Following the vote, Kabir alleged that state administration and police were obstructing party agents at various polling booths. Tensions escalated at the AJUP party office during a confrontation with officers. Authorities stated that Kabir was arrested on charges of violating electoral rules and obstructing police duties, with witnesses reporting a physical struggle as he was escorted into a police vehicle.

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